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New member
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Hi everyone out there in the land of Oz. We have been into the vanning for about 5 years but still consider ourselves as new at the life. We love it and as soon as the better half retires at the end of next month things will get serious. Hope to see as many of you as possible on the road sometime. Safe travels. C...
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newbe
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we are newbe caravaners and also to this site. I have a lot to learn on both fronts!!! I am not very computer savvy so will be a bit slow to start. have enjoyed the forum site, lots of info and laughs!!
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GN back after a meltdown
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It,s bee a while since last visited the site .Lost my password,anyway back now .I have been renovating our house up here on the Atherton Tablelands moved in on Tuesday just gone after 6 months living in the crusader manhatton caravan in the back yard.That,s all 4 now bye...
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vast tv
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has any one had any experience with the new VAST TY combo ? The idea sounds all right but it is still unproven, it apparently has one controller , is 12 volt . I have a vast set top box now but a person could almost strangle himself on the wires . All in one would make things so much easy.
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Just Starting
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Hi am new member just starting my trek, Been held up at Taree getting work done on slide on and Car, bought a slide 30yrs old which needed a little lov but finished now and she is ready for her next adventures, I lov it !!! See you along the way heading to Coffs first on the 7th
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new member
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Hi All We are just in the process of selling our house so we can finish the dream we started in 1976 with 3 young kids a Jayco sunwagon 6 and a Subaru 1400cc 4wd wagon .Now I will have a Colorado space cab ute and a KOKODA Platoon X Trail .My wife (Lyn) and I are so excited .The only drawback is I have to leave my ca...
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G'day ,new member
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Wish to say hello to all and happy to be onboard:).. From Gladstone QLD
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Travelling in a 5th wheeler with dogs Townsville to Gympie
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would like suggestions on where to stay while travelling with our dogs in the 5th wheeler. Leaving Townsville to Gympie Thanks in advance Barb
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Getting Started with the Grey Nomads
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Hello to the all the members of the Grey Nomads Forum. We are Tim and Irenke and although we have already had a few trips in the caravan (and motorhome), we are new to the forum and looking forward to contributing to the great stories that we have read. By way of background we are both proud Aussies with Ire...
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New Member
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Hello,, I am a new member to site, and find this site most inspiring, also I am looking forward to my first real little solo trip in OZ next week. Uluru and have nothing done about hiring a vehicle/accommodation yet. I'm Irish in my 50ies and currently in Sydney.. any tips or suggestions.... on how...
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Heading Back East
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Hi everyone, we are Alex and Christine, just about to start our first big trip from Perth to Brisbane, need to do it quickly, starting new job, look forward to the forum for lots of info and ideas, we will be using a few free camps any feedback would be appreciated. Free camp at Burracoppin opposite taver...
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G'day from W.A.
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Hi everyone, Just introducing my wife and I. I'm Pete and my wife is Maz and we are currently looking at getting our first caravan. Initially it will be for providing better accommodation than our tents during one of our other 'hobbies' - Rogaining. Having a 2005 Kia Carnival at the moment but know I...
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travel costs
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hello all just became new member to the forum, myself and the minister are planning to start travelling soon but need some advise on travel cost so if any members out there have kept a log of travel cost we would love to hear from them so we plan our trips properly.
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G'day Everyone !
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Knees finally gave out, and wife Marg and I have decided that we needed to upgrade from Tenting. Just bought a little 14ft Jayco Starcraft (take delivery tomorrow), and will head out on our 'shakedown cruise' as soon as we can. Looking forward to joining the 'great grey masses'. Long time caravaning...
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Hi Everyone
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Recently retired and new members to the forum. Sitting in our new ( to us ) 2012 Jayco Sterling at Tocumwal. First Van, first trip and first night on the road. Nothing broken as yet and confidence and marriage still intact as we have a drive through site. Really enjoy reading all the posts.
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G'day
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Hi All, Read here as a guess many times, pushed here by a friend Anyway been vanning for just on 8 yrs. now I might get it right one day, on the 3rd van currently a Jayco Expanda after having 2 Jayco campers prior to that and yep even did the tent thing for a while. The 4th van is currently under investigation...
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Another welcome from me!!
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Okay - it is so hard to keep up with all the "newbeis" joining the forum - especially while travelling - so have copied a previous post I put up - hope nobody minds!!!! big WELCOME to all the newbies that I have missed over the last few weeks - intermittent access to the internet is my only excuse...
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New member
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Feels good making my first post! How long ago was it when good old Dave 06 came clean? I've been a watcher off and on since that time,it's been a long long time anyway! Lived my younger life west of Cooper Pedy. Joined the navy and saw the world! Lots of wild Australia and it's islands as well! Retired from a...
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G'day from a new member
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G'day to all fellow Grey Nomads. I have just joined the Forum. I have been working at the best job I have ever had, RETIREMENT. My wife and I live in Port Stephens and have a 2000 Model Jayco Westport that i tow with a 2010 D-MAX. We are members of the ACC, Hunter Ramblers branch. Cheers, Rick
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Travelling From Bathurst NSW to NSW Coast conditions
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Good Morning my wife and myself are new to this forum and have only been Grey Nomads for 3 years and are looking forward to hearing everyone's great stories. Can anyone tell us if they have travelled from Bathurst NSW to the NSW coast, we were just wondering what the road conditions are like for caravann...
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